Colclough made his debut as a substitute against Leyton Orient at the weekend and almost found a late winner in the 1-1 draw at Gresty Road.

Davis believes the seventeen-year-old prospect could actually become the latest in a long line of talent produced through the club's famed Academy.

"Ryan has always been highly regarded by our coaches and Dario Gradi," he told Crewe's official website. "He has come into the senior group, training with us in pre-season and impressing in those games by showing a willingness to defend as well as create and score goals.

"Hopefully, he'll now push to be involved regularly. That's what we want to see our young boys doing," Davis added. "Maybe he's next on our production line."